"the word-of-mouth survival guide for SAINT LOUIS parents"
Review added 9/11/2008
When I started Stroller Strides last summer, I was very nervous about starting up a workout plan with a baby. Not only was I out of shape, I didn't know how this could possibly work while having my baby with me. Rachel was there the whole time to answer my questions and convinced me to try it out for a week, and if I didn't like it, I didn't have to come anymore. I LOVED IT! Yes, I was out of shape, but I was able to walk and work at my own pace. I am proud to say that after doing this for a year, my stamina is way up, I run for at least 50% of the class and I am actually very toned now. My husband (jokingly) complains about how I'm going to be stronger then him soon! The moms in this group are great and the instructors, especially Rachel, Laura and Dawn are fabulous. They really push you to put forth that little extra energy that you weren't sure you had! There is a new SS location that is actually closer to where I live, but I still will and do drive further to participate in Rachel's classes!
Review added 9/11/2008
The whole concept of Stroller Strides is quite ingenious: daily workouts, fabulously motivating instructors, kids and mamma friends galor. I wish I would have known about Stroller Strides when I had my first child, goodness the pounds would have melted off so much faster!
It's really helped the inches go away as well as provide a forum of other moms for me to hang out with. Not only that, but my kids also get to learn healthy living by example rather than just going to the gym play center.
Rachel has set the bar (successfully) high for all the instructors. They (especially Laura and Dawn!) push us so hard all the while checking our form and adjusting the routines for all levels of fitness. Additionally, Rachel has helped set her Stroller Strides group so much above and beyond anything else with things such as the regular playgroups, mommy nights and her eye for detail in our daily routines. It's like one big family that just keeps on growing and one that I love to be a part of.
To the previous poster who is less than happy: please don't come ruin our reviews to fulfill some personal vendetta against Stroller Strides or people named Rachel. Please contribute only to honest critiques (of both pros and cons) so that readers can make the most informed decisions of what is best for them.
Review added 9/11/2008
This is a great group that I would highly recommend. The workouts are challenging, the instructors keep you motivated, there is a lot of variety in location and workouts and I've met a lot of great moms through the group.
Review added 9/11/2008
Seriously do not understand the previous review of an instructor being two-faced and stuck up...Rachel is an amazing lady that always puts the moms/kids in her classes needs first. She takes the time to pay attention to each individual fitness level of every mom. Thanks Rachel for being such an inspiration!
Review added 9/10/2008
I am so glad to have gotten to know Rachel Heyer for the person that she really is, so that I can make honest statements about how she has truly blessed my, and many others lives.
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